From Nov.14-19, in celebration of International Education week, the Institute for Regional and International Studies has selected films from around the world for the first annual IRIS International Film Series. From mainstream to independent, these films share triumphs and tribulations of peoples across the globe while shedding light on their unique cultures. Some of these films were even written or produced by, or feature, UW alumni, staff, faculty, and students. Don’t miss these films, curated by the IRIS area studies centers.
A UNITED KINGDOM
Tuesday, November 14
7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.),
Marquee Theatre, Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street, UW-Madison
WOVEN LIVES
Wednesday, November 15
Noon (Doors open at 11:30 a.m.)
Chazen Museum, 750 University Avenue, UW-Madison
AMONG WOLVES
Thursday, November 16
7 p.m.
Cinematheque, 821 University Avenue, 4022 Vilas Hall, UW-Madison
NEW YEAR BABY
Friday, November 17
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.),
Edgewood College, Predolin Auditorium, 1000 Edgewood College Drive
FROM THE LAND OF GANDHI
Saturday, November 18
Noon (Doors open at 11:45 a.m.)
Sun Prairie Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr.,
Sun Prairie
EXCUSE MY FRENCH
Sunday, November 19
Noon
Eagle Heights Community Center, 611 Eagle Heights, Madison